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Byline: Parista Yuthamanop
May 6--The improving trend in the agriculture sector is trickling down to the rest of the economy as farmers enjoy the fruits of their increased income.
According to the Bank of Thailand, rising farm prices in the world market would be a key driving force behind economic growth this year.
Higher crop prices and increased production led to a strong 18 percent year-on-year growth in farmers' income in the first quarter. Consequently, farmers are spending more.
The central bank, in its April inflation report, said the recent rise in consumption of durable goods was due to improvements in farm income. Consumption ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Healthy Farm Prices Spur Consumption in Thailand.